Success Stories

This section serves as a library of stories compiled from different locations where Akshaya Patra operates. Heart-warming stories of children, teachers, volunteers and employees with an underlined message of hope are updated to reveal the human side of this massive programme.

Jinal, a teacher in the makingJinal, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in Ambaypura Primary School, Pratapura, Gujarat, in Standard III. She aspires to be a teacher and facilitate learning. Read More

Mayur, aspires to be a doctor and help peopleMayur, Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in Golvanta Primary School, Golvanta, Gujarat, in Std 8. He loves playing and wants to grow up to become a Doctor. Read More

Meet Nikath, a girl with a visionNikath, Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in GHPS, Hennur, in Std 7. Her dream is to become a teacher. Read More

Yasira, our would-be doctor!Yasira, Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in GHPS, Doddabettahalli, in Std 7. Her dream is to become a doctor. Read More

Meet Manikanta: Our Would-be Engineer!Manikanta, Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in GHPS, Doddabettahalli, in Std 8. He is a dreams of becoming an engineer.Read More

Ranthi a Ray of Hope!Ranthi symbolizes the story of hundreds of children, for whom school is the route to better life. Read More

Jyotiranjan Das – a Gotipua dancerJyotiranjan is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Orissa studying in Std V. His long-term plan is to master the dance form Gotipua and help to promote it all over the world by teaching others.Read MoreManisha – Living a soundless existence with much liveliness!Manisha, a 17-year old Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in the Deaf and Dumb Industrial Institute in Shankar Nagar locality, Nagpur. She wants to become a seamstressRead MoreShreyas – Upping his game to become a star cricketer! Shreyas, a 10-year old Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in Dr Ambedkar Secondary School and Junior College in the Untakhana, Nagpur. He wants to become a cricketer Read More

Her dream to become a doctorVedika wants to ensure that no person in and around her suffers due to lack of medical facility. She wants to be a doctorRead More

The budding magicianSohil, a 12-year-old Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies in Government Upper Primary School in Pratapnagar, Jaipur, in Std IV. He is a budding magician who dreams of becoming a doctor.Read More

Archana: The girl who dreams of joining the police forceArchana, a 14-year old Akshaya Patra Beneficiary, studies in Salempur-Pataura Primary School in Kakori, Lucknow. She is an athlete who dreams of joining the police force.Read More

Aditya: Wants to teach computers to childrenAditya is a 15-year old boy, Aditya, studies in Village Panchayat Primary School at Ulas Khera, Lucknow. He wants to teach computers to children. Read More

Heena Kausar from Mysuru wants to become a doctorHeena is a Std V Akshaya Patra beneficiary studying in Government Higher Primary School (GHPS), Nachanahalli Palya, in Mysuru. She wants to strive hard to be a doctor and alleviate the suffering of others. Read More

Ramita – Aspiring policewoman with a love for Kishore Kumar songs One of Akshaya Patra’s beneficiaries, Ramita Pratap Mankar, studying in Std VIII in Dr Ambedkar Secondary School and Junior College in the Untakhana area of Nagpur, wants to make women in the country feel safe by becoming a policewoman. Read More

Y Lalita from Visakhapatnam wants to make society corruption-freeY Lalita is a Std VI student from Visakhapatnam and beneficiary of The Akshaya Patra Foundation. She wants to become a District Collector and rid society of corruption.Read More

Vikas – An aspiring mechanical engineer from Mysuru, is proficient in five languages!Vikas Mudi is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studying in Std VII in Government Higher Primary School (NH Palya) in Mysuru, Karnataka. He fluently speaks five languages and wishes to become a mechanical engineer.Read More

Manasi wants to make her mother proud by saving lives as a doctor! Manasi Lohar is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Surat, studying in Std V in Smt Tarabhen Modak Primary School. She wants to make her mother proud by becoming a doctor and saving lives.Read More

Aspiring astronomer Atharva wants to make his mother proudAtharva Ajay Kale, an Akhaya Patra beneficiary studying in Std VI at Dr Ambedkar Secondary School and Junior College, Nagpur, wants to make his mother proud by becoming an astronomer.Read More

Revati – Dreaming of ensuring children’s health as a pediatricianRevati is a 10-year-old Akshaya Patra beneficiary studying in Std V in Government Higher Primary School (GHPS), Hinkal in Mysuru, Karnataka. She wants to be a pediatrician and bring good health and relief to ailing children.Read More

P Narsimha Raju wants to positively influence livesP Narsimha Raju is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Visakhapatnam, studying in Std VI in Port High School. He wants to become a Physical Education teacher and positively influence the lives of children.Read More

Sahil wants to be an Indian Air Force pilot!Sahil Gajbiye, a 14-year-old Akshaya Patra beneficiary studying in Std VIII in Nagpur, Maharashtra, wants to serve the country. He is firmly determined to be an Indian Air Force pilot.Read More

Lakshmi Bai – Rani of Kannavi all set to defend her countryLakshmi is a 13-year-old Akshaya Patra beneficiary studying in Kannavi Honnapura Higher Primary School in Hubballi, Karnataka. She wants to protect the nation by joining the armed forces, to serve the nation dedicatedly, day and night. .Read More

Rahul – Finding a sense of belonging in a world of silenceMeet Rahul Buade, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary and a Std VIII student studying in a special school for the hearing-and-speech impaired in Nagpur. This young man, with a cheerful disposition, wishes to have a clerical career. .Read More

Pawan wants to paint his future as an artistFlouting conventional career choices to take the road less travelled, our beneficiary Pawan, studying in Std VI in Government Higher Primary School (GHPS), Hinkal in Mysuru, wants to enter a creative profession and become an artist.Read More

Janardhan – He sells delicate roses, but wishes to be a tough policeman!A police inspector ensures that law and order is observed, ascertains the welfare of society and deters criminal activities. Janardhan, a Std V Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Government Higher Primary School, Tarabanahalli, aspires to safeguard the security of citizens and nab criminals who are a threat to society.Read More

Nagamma – Want to become a social worker

Working for a social cause, acknowledging issues in society that need urgent attention and can be resolved, is the noblest of all vocations. Nagamma, a Std V Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Tarabanahalli, Karnataka, wishes to be one such dedicated social worker.Read More

Pursuing two passions – teaching and hockey!Teachers are facilitators who provide a stimulating learning environment to the students. Sakshi, a Std VII Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Vadodara, Gujarat, wants to become one such teacher. She also wants to play hockey on the international level, for the country.Read More

Compassionate doctor in the makingPolice officers are the backbone of the law enforcement system, where they are bound to work day and night. Here is Pravin Thakur, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary studying in Std VIII in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, who aspires to become a police officer.Read More

Compassionate doctor in the makingWhenever we fall sick, we run to the doctor. Here is a young mind who wants to pursue this noble profession. Vidhi, a student of Std VII in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Primary School in the city of Surat, is an aspiring doctor.Read More

Manthan – All Set To Conquer The StageLife, with its many uncertainties, is made a lot better by the various forms of entertainment and the creative forces behind them – entertainers. Manthan Jikadra, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Surat, Gujarat, studying in Std VI, wants to regale people with his performances, by becoming a stage actor.Read More

Riddhi – Piloting sky-high aspirations

Wanting to break out of earthly confines and fly high is the dream of Riddhi Barot, a Std VII Akshaya Patra beneficiary, who wants to become a pilot and soar the skies. Read More

Divya – Dancing Towards Her Ambitions

Music is the language of the soul and it is visualised and made material in the form of dance. Divya Chandrakar, our beneficiary from Surat studying In Std VI, wants to become a dancer.Read More

Ashwini – Dreaming of a Better-Connected WorldComputers have brought the world closer. Ashwini, a Std VIII Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Surat wants to contribute to connecting the world by being a computer engineer.Read More

Anjali – A Teacher to Guide the Future

Teachers shape children’s early worldview, nurture their germinating dreams and ease their fears. Anjali Batti, a Std VI Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Gandhinagar, wants to grow up to be one such teacher.Read More

Army aspirant – AdityaThe zeal to defend the nation in young hearts and minds is quite heartening. One of our beneficiaries, Aditya Vaghela, studying in Std VIII in Maneja, Vadodara, plans to join the armed forces. Read More

Chetan – Our Visual StorytellerMeet Chetan from Surat, a Std VIII student, who aspires to be an architect. It was a television programme on architecture that made him realise his dream.Read More

Zinkal’s long jump towards the Indian army

The army stands guard to protect the country from the many perils it faces. Zinkal, a Std VIII Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Bhadaj Primary School in Bhadaj Village, Ahmedabad, wants to join the Indian army and protect the nation. Read More

Multi-talented Teen – DashrathDoctors dedicate their lives to the service of humanity. Dashrath Chauhan, a Std VII Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Vadodara, dreams of joining this wonderful profession.Read More

Aspiring Lawyer SaraswathiLawyers are the sentinels of the realm of justice. Saraswathi, a Class VI Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Hubballi, aspires to be one such lawyer and ensure that people beget justice.Read More

Bhanupriya – Doctor in the MakingWanting to heal people and ease their suffering is a noble mission to embark on. Bhanupriya, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary in Jyothipura, Bengaluru, studying in Std VII, dreams of being a doctor and serving the unwell.Read More

Gagana – Aspiring LawyerThe legal system gives some fine minds to the country, and Gagana, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary in Jyothipura, Bengaluru, studying in Std VII, wants to become a lawyer and uphold the legal rights of her countrymen.Read More

Ankita’s Nursing AmbitionsThe profession of nursing requires empathy, sympathy and dedication to the cause of serving humanity. Ankita, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary in Jyothipura, Bengaluru, studying in Std VII, looks forward to being an angel to the ailing by taking up this noble vocation.Read More

Madan– The IASAspirant

Madan, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary and a student of Standard V, aspires to be an IAS officer when he grows up. Eager to be a responsible citizen, he takes inspiration from late IAS officer DK Ravi, whose interview he once heard on television. He says Akshaya Patra meals fuel his love for education.Read More

Nikit, the future law enforcer

If Indians are to be protected at home and in public, they need strong policemen. Nikit Kumar, a Std VII Akshaya Patra beneficiary in Jyothipura, Bengaluru, looks forward to donning the uniform when he grows up. He says he will be a loyal officer, who will keep people safe and happy.Read More

For the love of food & teaching!Shirisha and Vinitha are two Akshaya beneficiaries of the Namma Kiriya Prathamika Shalley. Both are students of Standard VI. Vinitha loves dancing while Shirisha is a class topper! Both want to grow up and take up teaching as their profession. Both love the Akshaya Patra meals as it keeps them active.Read More

Ramesh the ambitious!Since childhood Ramesh has cultivated a liking towards sports that has now become his ambition in life. One day he wishes to come back to his school as a physical trainer and coach students. He as an Akshaya Patra beneficiary is appreciative of the meal served to him. He especially enjoys the pulao.Read More

Jagdesh: The mid-day meal volunteerJagdesh is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary of the Padua High School. He regularly serves Akshaya Patra meals to his fellow mates without a miss. Owing to this selfless attitude, Jagdesh is greatly appreciated by his teachers and friends. He likes the Akshaya Patra food as it makes him feel very healthy.Read More

Deekshit: A boy with joie de vivre13 year old Deekshit believes in living life to the lees. In spite of his defect in his legs, he dreams to be a police officer and rescue people. He is resolute and loves coming to school as his teachers and friends are extremely supportive of him. Deekshit’s unwavering hope is the key to his unending happiness.Read More

Rahim: A saviour in the makingRahim dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up. Despite his family’s financial struggles, Rahim works hard in school and his efforts reflect in his results. A beneficiary of the programme, Rahim says he and his friends enjoy the Akshaya Patra mid-day meals served in the school. Read More

Rajesh Kumardas likes literature and loves to drawRajesh, an Akshaya Patra beneficiary, studies at the Vjayanagar Primary School in Puri. Though he is just in the fourth grade he already stands out in school with his skill at drawing and his love for literature. His teachers suggest that he receive coaching to improve his art work, but Rajesh tells us he wants to be a teacher. Read More

Mid-day meal boosts girl child enrolment in a schoolPithali, a student at the Khudradadhi Lower Primary school starts her day at 6 am. Studying in 4th grade, she does all the household chores along with her elder sister before rushing to school. Her father, a seasonal mason has gone without work for as long as 4-6 months sometimes and her mother stitches mekhala chadars (a traditional Assamese outfit). Read More

Mid-day meal is very importantMrinmay Malakar is a ten year old boy studying in standard five of the Khudradadhi Lower Primary School close to Guwahati in Assam. Mrinmay’s father is employed as a labourer, and has also taken up a second job as a flower seller to supplement the family income. The Akshaya Patra mid-day meal lifts a huge burden from the family. Putting it simply Mrinmay says, “Mid-day meals is very important. Read More

The strength to dream bigSuchismita Nayak is nine years old and studies in the fourth grade at Vijayanagar Project Primary School in Puri. A pleasant, soft spoken young girl, Suchismita is a beneficiary of the Akshaya Patra mid-day meal. This is a great relief to her family, which struggles with financial constraints. Suchismita is a very good student, and her goal is to be police officer. Read More

An honourable ambitionKiran is a young man of 15 years old studying in the Zilla Parishad High School in Medak district of Hyderabad. Studying in the 10th grade Kiran already knows what he wants to be when he becomes an adult. His ambition is to become a police officer committed to serving and protecting the public. As an Akshaya Patra beneficiary Kiran is growing up to be a man of strength, both mentally and physically. Read More

On being a student, a daughter and a school topperSanjana Borashetti, with two neatly tied plaits, is a school topper in Hubballi and is the go-to person for her classmates. In love with literature, especially poems, Sanjana has her own collection of poems written in Kannada in a class workbook. “When I grow up, I want to become a District Collector,” she says. Read More